Obituaries
George Ezell Jr.
May 18, 2022
George Ezell Jr. 48, of Jonesboro, died on May 18, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born to George and Carolyn Ezell on April 30, 1974, in Nashville, TN. He was a heavy equipment operator and was known as a hard worker.
He is survived by his parents; wife Tosha Ezell; stepson Wesley Mangrum; brothers, David...
Edna Arlene Kersey
May 18, 2022
Edna Arlene (Million) Kersey, 72, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 18, while napping in her home. Edna was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on December 19, 1949, the youngest of eight children to Duke and Neva Million. When she was 9 years old, she won a hula-hoop contest on the steps of the county courthouse - the first of...
Lisa Marie Givens
May 18, 2022
Lisa Marie Givens, Steele, Missouri, got to see the face of Jesus on her 51 st birthday Wednesday, May 18, 2022, when she gained her wings at her home in Jonesboro surrounded by her family. Lisa was born in Kennett, Missouri, and lived many years in Steele. She was a beautiful person inside and out, a hard worker, a...
Franklin Delano Buckelew
May 17, 2022
Mr. Franklin D. Buckelew 87, beloved father departed this life for his heavenly home on May 17, 2022. Frank was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, which allowed him the education to become a part of the Core of Engineers. However, more than anything Frank loved the Lord. He was a faithful servant and Deacon of...
Harriett Hare Yarbrough
May 15, 2022
Harriett Hare Yarbrough, 90, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on May 15, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Harriett was born in Fort Wayne, IN on August 16, 1931 to the late Evelyn and Ralph Hare. In addition to her parents, Harriett is preceded in death by her husband Don "Smoke" Yarbrough; and son, John...
Ella Louise Dedman Phillips
May 15, 2022
Ella Louise Dedman Phillips passed away May 15, 2022 at the age of 67 after a long illness through which she battled valiantly. Louise Dedman was born October 17, 1954 in Lexington, Kentucky and grew up in central Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. As a youngster, it was apparent that Louise was gifted in language and numbers, and she...
Jessie Freeman Mcfarland Jr.
May 14, 2022
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Jessie Freeman McFarland, Jr., 74, of Jonesboro. Died Saturday, May 14, 2022, at his home. He was born in Tyronza on December 17, 1947, to Jessie Freeman McFarland Sr. and Annie Lott McFarland. He has lived in Jonesboro since 1992, moving here from Memphis. He was a member and a deacon for Anointed Praise...
Justin Henry Dillier
May 14, 2022
Justin Henry Dillier peacefully passed away May 14, 2022.
Justin, the youngest of six children, was born to Matthias and Mary Dillier on July 12, 1922, in Scranton, Arkansas, and grew up in a Catholic Swiss/German farming community in Arkansas. At an early age he joined the U.S. Navy and served our country as a flight engineer...
Denise Thomas
May 13, 2022
Mildred Denise (Niecy) Thomas. 58, of Jonesboro entered her Heavenly Home Friday, May 13, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born October 8, 1963 in Jonesboro to the late Leveda Thomas and Joe Thomas Jr.
Denise enjoyed shopping and traveling. She also enjoyed visiting her friends.
In addition to her parents, Denise is...
Larry Dewayne Tilley Sr.
May 11, 2022
Larry Dewayne Tilley Sr., 79, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born to the late Charlie and Anna Tilley on August 29, 1942 in Monette. He has always loved gospel music and was known for his bass singing voice. Larry and his wife, Phyllis, formed the Pathway’s Gospel Quartet. He loved to...
Cindy Gulley
May 10, 2022
Cindy Gulley, 59 of Mountain Home, passed from this life Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was born in Elgin, Illinois September 21, 1962 to Johnny and Dorothy Nix Webb. Cindy was of the Baptist faith and worked as a para accountant for 40 years in the Jonesboro area. Cindy was a survivor of depression and...
Dr. Eugene Elphingstone
May 10, 2022
Eugene “Gene” Albert Elphingstone, PhD, 78, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Gene was born in LaGrange on August 19, 1943 to Aubrey and Madge Howe Elphingstone. He was a graduate of Marianna High School where he was active in many school activities including...
Elbie Earl King
May 10, 2022
Mr. Elbie Earl King, 83, of Jonesboro, formerly of Kennett, departed this life on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born January 27, 1939, in Monette, AR, to the late Elbie and Anna King. Elbie was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He spent over 30 years as an...
Alice Ferrell Harris
May 9, 2022
Alice Ferrell Harris, age 95, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, May 9, 2022, at Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis.
Born in Greenville, Mississippi, Alice eventually moved to Batesville, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Wood Junior College and Delta State University. Alice became an elementary school teacher and taught in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Illinois. During...
Tonya Nichols Monroe
May 9, 2022
Tonya Nichols Monroe, 57, of Bay, passed from this life to her Heavenly reward on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the Ridgecrest Nursing Center. She was born in Jonesboro to R.L. and Iva Lee Nichols on July 19, 1964. She has lived in Bay for the past 12 years, moving there from Harrisburg. Tonya was a lifelong member of...
Coma Lee Tippitt
May 6, 2022
Coma Lee Tippitt, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life on May 6, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1948 in Trumann.
Coma grew up in Clay County and graduated from Corning High School in 1967, where he was an honor graduate. After high school, Coma served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 till 1972 and...
Chandler Ann Wall
May 5, 2022
Our beautiful girl, Chandler Ann Wall, (7) years old, gained her angel wings Thursday evening, May 5, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Chandler was born to her loving parents, Brandon and Lauren E. Wall at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas on April 24, 2015.
At just seven days old, Chandler underwent her first...
Robert "Dale" Feild
May 5, 2022
Robert “Dale” Feild,69, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born October 13, 1952, in Jonesboro to the late Ben and Ruth Feild.
Dale retired from the Jonesboro Fire Department after working as a fireman for over 25 years....
Charles P. "Charlie" Hall
May 4, 2022
Charles P. “Charlie” Hall, 38, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home. He was born November 4, 1983, in Batesville. Charlie was a 2002 graduate of Highland High School. He enjoyed playing and coaching baseball and softball athletes. He played baseball and football for the Highland Rebels and American Legion baseball. Charlie received his bachelor’s...
Floyd J Hamm
May 4, 2022
Mr. Floyd J Hamm of Paragould, Arkansas formerly of Jonesboro, departed this life on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the age of 67. He was born November 28, 1954, in Asmara Ethiopia, Africa to the late Floyd S and Jackie M Hamm. Floyd was an Electrician working for the IBEW and would always spend time working with different electronics as...
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